How To Fix WS199 - Inconsistent net values in item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Inconsistent net values in item &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the consistency check of the values entered
compared with the price determination values. The net value &V3& &V4&
entered for item &V1& differs from that for price determination &V2&
&V4&.

System Response

The system does not allow further processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings of the current calculation schema and
the related condition types. Check that the indicator "Statistical" is
set for condition types that influence the net values.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS199 - Inconsistent net values in item &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for SAP error message WS199 - Inconsistent net values in item &1:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS199 - Inconsistent net values in item &1
  
  Cause:
  The error WS199 occurs during the processing of a document (usually in Financial Accounting or Sales & Distribution) when the system detects that the net values in the item specified (item &1) are inconsistent or do not match expected values.
  This inconsistency typically arises due to:
  
  Mismatch between the net value and the sum of the components (e.g., tax, discounts, surcharges).
  Incorrect or incomplete pricing conditions or calculations.
  Manual changes or incorrect data entry that cause the net value to differ from the calculated or expected net amount.
  Currency or rounding differences that lead to discrepancies.
  In Sales documents, it can happen if the net value does not correspond to the sum of the item prices after discounts and taxes.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document posting or saving (e.g., billing document, invoice, or accounting document).
  During pricing or tax calculation in SD or FI modules.
  When the system validates the net value against the calculated values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS199 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Data:
  
  Review the item number &1 mentioned in the error.
  Verify the net value entered or calculated for this item.
  
  
  
  Verify Pricing Conditions:
  
  In SD, check the pricing procedure for the item.
  Ensure all condition records (discounts, surcharges, taxes) are correctly maintained.
  Recalculate pricing to see if the net value matches the sum of the components.
  
  
  
  Check Currency and Rounding:
  
  Confirm that the currency settings are consistent.
  Look for rounding differences that might cause minor discrepancies.
  Adjust rounding rules if necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If manual entries were made, correct the net value or related fields to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Recalculate or Repost Document:
  
  Sometimes, reprocessing the document or recalculating the pricing/taxes can fix the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the pricing or posting routines might be necessary to identify where the inconsistency arises.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), VF01/VF02 (Billing), FB01/FB02 (Accounting Document Posting)
  Tables: VBAK (Sales Document Header), VBAP (Sales Document Item), VBRK/VBRP (Billing Document Header/Item)
  Notes and SAP KBAs: Search SAP Support Portal for WS199 for any specific notes related to your SAP version.
  Common Modules: SD (Sales & Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management if related to invoice verification)
  
  
  Summary:
  WS199 indicates a mismatch between the net value and its components in a document item. The fix involves verifying pricing, taxes, currency, and rounding to ensure the net value is consistent and correctly calculated.
  
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